Alrik stands quietly, observing for a minute. "I am Alrik, slayer of Illmir. Forgive our interest in your appearance, you bear a remarkable resemblance to someone we once knew. We came to Tor-Xonor in serarch of riches and adventure, and seem to have found at least the latter amongst the evil rooted here. Come, join us for a bite and tell us of whence you came."

Faeraidel seems to relax somewhat, joining the company and sitting down with them, still fussing Squishy, feeding a little of the proffered food to him. She gives a friendly smile to Aurora and beckons the hound across to share in the meal.

Phadian relays a bit of why we are here. "Up north a wizard named Illmir was troubling our town. We took care of him but came to find that his leader was from these parts, folks from our town put a reward on his head so we headed south and here we are. Hagwen was one of our party who seemed to have other reasons to go to Tor-Xonor. She was a smart able fighter, and met a bad end at the hands of an ogre. Fairaidel, what brings you to these parts?"

"This 'Hagwen' led you hither? Did she give you any reason as to why?"

"As for myself," she continues; "I search for someone lost who is dear to me. I found that she sought, but fortune turned against me and now it seems I have lost both. I would welcome aid in recovering them if you are willing. In return, I will aid you run down the foe you seek. What say you?"